Can a computer program tame sickle cell pain crises?
NCT ID NCT00600665
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a computer-based tool called PAINRelieveIt for adults with sickle cell disease, a condition that causes intense pain episodes. The tool has three parts: one helps patients report their pain, another educates them about pain management, and a third helps doctors choose the right pain medication. The study will see if using this tool improves pain control, reduces time in pain crisis, and improves how well patients stick to their pain medication plans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PAINRelieveIt, a three-part computer-based pain management tool including PAINReportIt (pain assessment), PAINUCope (patient education), and PAINConsultN (decision support for doctors)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this tool could help adults with sickle cell disease better manage pain, improve medication adherence, and reduce time spent in pain crises.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, so results may vary. The trial is not a drug test, and its success depends on how well patients and doctors use the tool in real life.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago Sickle Cell Center and Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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